Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry

Gateway to the Confederate Capital

— Historic Fort Huger —

Fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024

1. Fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry Marker

Inscription.
Commanding: Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher Harris Archer
Company A: Captains David Poyner & George Harrison, Fort Huger
Company B: Captains Joseph White & Thomas Branch, Fort Huger
Company C: Captain William Alley, Fort Huger
Company D: Captains John Poe Harrison & James Akin, Fort Huger
Company E: Captains J.M. Williams & Dandridge Gunn, Fort Huger
Company F: Captains William Briggs,John Tiller & William Hunt, Mulberry Point Battery

Erected by Isle of Wight County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.

Location. 37° 6.637′ N, 76° 39.661′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia, in Isle of Wight County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Talcott Terrace and Lawnes Neck Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15080 Talcott Ter, Smithfield VA 23430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Encampment (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Huger (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Fort Huger (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridge (within shouting

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distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Huger (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Entrance & Defense (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hot Shot Furnace & Shell House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithfield.

Also see . . . Fort Huger. Isle of Wight County Museum (Submitted on April 6, 2024.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 5, 2024

2. Fifth Battalion Virginia Infantry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.